Sample Return Logistics and Material Handling

The contract requires the successful bidder to handle the logistics of packaging and shipping residual sample material back to the US Geological Survey after analytical work has been completed, in full compliance with federal government property regulations. This subcontract focuses exclusively on material handling and return transportation, ensuring that all samples are properly secured, documented, and transported according to mandated procedures to maintain chain of custody and accountability. The work must be performed under the oversight of the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants, with performance expected to adhere strictly to federal standards for government-owned materials. The opportunity is posted as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 484220, indicating it falls within the for-hire freight transportation sector, and bids must be submitted by July 25, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or a particular point of contact, and no location details are provided for the place of performance or the contracting office, suggesting that the physical tasks may occur at multiple locations determined by the analysis sites. Bidders must be prepared to coordinate with federal laboratories or third-party analyzers to retrieve samples and ensure timely, secure return to USGS, with documentation rigorously maintained throughout the process.